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Ellie at Glastonbury!
I’m excited to be speaking at Glastonbury this year! Yesterday’s talk was on the politics of hope and action; today I’m on a panel about tackling the climate crisis. Plus a @greenparty.org.uk leadership hustings!
Campaigning with Lobular Moon Shot
I joined my constituent Jenny, a lobular breast cancer survivor, for a 22-minute silent vigil in solidarity with the 22 women diagnosed each day. Despite affecting so many, this cancer has no specific treatment. That's why I've called on the govt to fund Lobular Moon...
Plain text version of CND article
We are standing at a pivotal moment in global security. But fear of the future can lead to a narrowing of perspective, and nowhere is this more obvious–and dangerous–than in defence. Labour’s rhetoric and recent actions highlight a deeply worrying, short-sighted...
Making #HomesFitForTheFuture
"The heatwave battering us yesterday, the storms and floods looming tomorrow—and the relentless rise in energy costs—demand bold action on housing now." Read my op-ed about making #HomesFitForTheFuture here.
Food Bank Volunteers
Incredibly moving to meet food bank staff, volunteers, and someone with experience of using a food bank from North Herefordshire. The message was clear: too many people are pushed into crisis by a broken system. The govt must act to ensure no one is dependent on food...
Corporate Justice Coalition
Over 145,000 people are demanding action. I joined the Corporate Justice Coalition to hand in their petition at No.10 calling for companies to be held accountable for human rights abuses and environmental destruction in UK supply chains.
#CleanAirDay
On #CleanAirDay I joined 100+ healthcare workers, patients & campaigners to highlight the serious harm air pollution causes to our health & planet. Clean air is a right—not a luxury. We need urgent action now.
Make Polluters Pay
I'm backing the Make Polluters Pay campaign to raise much-needed funds for climate action by ensuring the biggest polluters contribute their fair share. Oil and gas giants have made huge profits for decades while driving climate change. It’s only fair they help fix...
Patriotic Millionaires
Wealth tax is an idea with huge public support. Brilliant to meet with @patrioticmillionaires.org to discuss how a wealth tax could raise billions to fund public services that benefit everyone! The UK is hugely unequal; taxing wealth will make society fairer.
Chaired APPG on Water Pollution
Today I chaired a cross-party APPG on Water Pollution session on the interim report of the Independent Water Commission. MPs questioned Sir Jon Cunliffe closely on issues including regulatory failings, the need to address both agricultural and sewage pollution, and...